Addis Ababa Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trips & Excursions in Addis Ababa

Many travelers love to see nature and its beauty that lies outside the bustling city center of this Ethiopia capital. This is why we have a list of all the best day trips from Addis Ababa which will help you get away to explore the natural, beautiful and cultural heritage that sits outside of the city. Some of these places include Debre Libanos Monastery, Menagesha Forest, Wenchi Crater Lake, Mount Zuqualla, and lots more. These day trips include benefits like food, air – conditioned vehicles, in- car amenities like stand-by Wi-Fi, friendly professional driver/guide, and lots more. Day trips may also come in several specific ways including Addis Ababa wine tasting day trips to explore the wines and wineries of this African megacity, rail tours from Addis Ababa which will spice the transportation with a train ride sightseeing treatment, or even going for more than one day on Addis Ababa multi-day trips.

The beauty of Addis Ababa does not end on the landmarks you see in the city center, there are more to see and explore also at the beaches and shorelines. This is why you need these Addis Ababa shoreline excursions to have something more than you’ve seen in the city center. Don’t forget to take part in other outdoor activities in Addis Ababa like visiting main attractions like National Museum of Ethiopia, Merkato Market, Entoto Hill, Menelik II Square, and lots more. The locals living in this city have a unique culture you wouldn’t want to miss on your vacation, just book your cultural and theme tours in Addis Ababa, and you’ll explore the dance, music, language, dressings and way of life of the Ethiopians.

Many travelers don’t get the best of a city on their vacation/visit, this is why TripIndicator has taken it upon itself to help travelers discover the best sightseeing tours by comparing prices from top suppliers and handpicking based on honest customer reviews.

Addis Ababa Day Trips & Excursions Price

Day Trip to Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge (9 hours) €64.33
Day Trip to Debre Libanos And Blue Nile Gorge (9 hours 30 minutes) €67.33
Nature, Wildlife and Cave Church Tour from Addis Ababa and more. (7 to 9 hours) €94.13
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge (6 to 8 hours) €81.48
Day Trip To Creater Lakes In Bishoftu (10 hours) €90.78
Discover Debre Libanos Monastery, Portuguese Bridge and Jimma Valley (10 hours) €56.98
Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu (9 hours) €48.39
Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds (8 to 9 hours) €68.62
Day Tour in Adadi Mariam (9 hours) €201.60
6 Days Omo Valley Tribes Tours From Addis Ababa (8 to 12 hours) €1115.00
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Top Addis Ababa Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trip to Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge

clock 9 hours
  • This Tour will give a partial view of the Ethiopian Rural area like experiencing the local hut or grass houses of the countryside and chance of learning about the history of Ethiopia, the Life in the monastery and its museums, and also you will have a chance of seeing the Ethiopian endemic baboons called Chilada, variety of bird life which are...Read more
from€64.54 from€66.99

Day Trip to Debre Libanos And Blue Nile Gorge

clock 9 hours 30 minutes
  • This Tour will give a partial view of the Ethiopian Rural area like experiencing the local hut or grass
    houses of the countryside and chance of learning about the history of Ethiopia, the Life in the
    monastery and its...Read more
from€66.99 from€67.55

Nature, Wildlife and Cave Church Tour from Addis Ababa and more.

clock 7 to 9 hours
  • On this day trip away from the hectic life of Addis Ababa, you will get to experience the impressive Debre Libanos Monastery, beautiful mountain and countryside scenery, the famed ‘Portuguese Bridge’ built in the 1890s, the Nile Gorge with its abundant endemic birdlife and gelada baboons and much more. Please note spotting the Gelada...Read more
from€94.44 from€98.14

Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge

clock 6 to 8 hours
  • This Tour will give a partial view of the Ethiopian Rural area like experiencing the local hut or grass houses of the countryside and chance of learning about the history of Ethiopia, the Life in the monastery and its museums, and also you will have a chance of seeing the Ethiopian endemic baboons called Chilada, variety of bird life which are...Read more
from€81.74 from€101.65

Day Trip To Creater Lakes In Bishoftu

clock 10 hours
  • Travelers Can Enjoyed a Breath taking Creater Lakes of Bishoftu as well as epic Land Scape of Creater Lakes with in Bishoftu a Boat trip and Hiking to lake Hora as well as Bird waching and a spectacular view of mount...Read more
from€91.07

Discover Debre Libanos Monastery, Portuguese Bridge and Jimma Valley

clock 10 hours
  • We will visit one of the most important sites in the history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Admire stunning views of the Gur River from the Portuguese Bridge, as it plunges into a waterfall hundreds of meters high. You will also see a cave where Gelada baboons sleep at night. Look out for the endemic birds including banded barbet, Abyssinian...Read more
from€56.90

Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu

clock 9 hours
  • Travelers Can Enjoyed a Breath taking Crater Lakes of Bishoftu as well as epic Landscape of Crater
    Lakes with in Bishoftu a Boat trip and Hiking to lake Hora as well as Bird...Read more
from€48.55

Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

clock 8 to 9 hours
  • This Tour Is Unique Because
    -You will have a chance of learning about the history of Ethiopia
    -You will have a chance of seeing the Ethiopian Endemic baboons called Chilada
    -You will have a chance of seeing some endemic birds only found in Ethiopia and specifically in Debre Libanos
    -You will have a chance of testing Ethiopian Foods...Read more
from€68.84

Day Tour in Adadi Mariam

clock 9 hours
  • It will be a great day out of Addis Ababa especially on Thursdays and Sundays as there is a weekly held cultural market of the locals on those days.

    This is an ideal tour for visitors who want to escape the busy city life and experience the authentic life of the country side people.

    With the help of someone who knows the area well...Read more
from€202.24

6 Days Omo Valley Tribes Tours From Addis Ababa

clock 8 to 12 hours
  • Omo Valley is certainly one of the most unique places on earth which is located in Africa's Great Rift Valley and this region is known for its culture and diversity. The tribes that live in the lower Omo Valley are believed to be among the most fascinating on the continent of Africa and around the world.

    Omo Valley Tribes is one of the most...Read more
from€1118.59

Full-Day Tour to Debre Libanos Monastery from Addis Ababa

clock 8 to 10 hours
  • Join this trip to the Debre Libanos Monastery to learn about Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian history. Current buildings include the church over Tekle Haymanot's tomb, an older Church of the Cross, and five religious schools. A nearby cave contains a spring where the water is considered holy and is the object of pilgrimages. Take in the beauty of the...Read more
from€105.91

Prepare for the Best Day Tour in Addis Ababa

clock 6 hours
  • This tour is unique in allowing the guests to improvise it based on their interest and time. The tour will involve some combinations of Historical, cultural and natural attractions. Apart from the touristic spots, we will show our guests the best and realistic parts of Addis Ababa. It will be full of activities that interests the guests, keeping...Read more
from€64.59

Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya

clock 10 to 12 hours
  • Enjoy discovering few of Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and visiting the Steles of Tiya (14th Century AD and a UNESCO World Heritage). This is about 11 hours day trip from Addis to visit bird watching and spotting hippos, local family of the Oromo people, have great scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley, and visit the...Read more
from€220.64

Day-Trip Church of Adadi Mariam from Addis Ababa

clock 7 to 9 hours
  • It is about 8 hours private guided day tour from Addis Ababa. With this day tour: -
    - Stop at few best viewpoints to enjoy the great scenery the Rift Valley
    - Visit the unique still-functioning rock carved church of Adadi Mariam (13th Century AD)
    - Explore the ancient grave site of Tiya (UNESCO World Heritage dating back to 12th - 14th...Read more
from€189.75

Wenchi Crater Lake Day Trip

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  • Looking for a day trip outside Addis Ababa- Taking a trip to Wenchi Crater Lake is a nice choice for spending your weekend vacation. Wenchi Crater Lake is 155 km west of Addis Ababa, between Ambo and Weliso. An extinct volcano, the top of which is 3380 meters above sea level, is a crater that contains a large lake, hot mineral springs, waterfalls,...Read more
from€105.91

Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu

clock 7 to 10 hours
  • Travelers Can Enjoyed a Breath taking Crater Lakes of Bishoftu as well as epic Landscape of Crater Lakes with in Bishoftu a Boat trip and Hiking to lake Hora as well as Bird...Read more
from€73.14

Danakil Depression And Lalibela 5 Days Tours

clock 6 to 8 hours
  • This tours are very unique that will bring a chance of seeing the amazing nature of the Danakil Depression and the priceless historical sights of Lalibela Rock Hewan...Read more
from€765.82

Day Trip to Lake Ziway

clock 500 to 600 minutes
  • - Taking a cruise around the nesting grounds of Tulu Simbero,
    - Spot rare and endemic birds in the marshes and forests.
    - Spotting native birds nesting on Bird Island.
    - Viewing thousand-year-old relics at the sacred Maryam Tsion monastery.
    - See local fishermen at work on traditional reed...Read more
from€150.03

Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam

clock 8 hours
  • Our clients will have escaping tour from Addis Ababa and see the countryside part of Ethiopia with scenic drive to the sites of Melka Kuntre Stone Age site then drive to Adadi Mariam heading to Tiya (ancient stele field and UNESCO World Heritage site)
    - You will have the chance immerse in the village of Tiya and learn how they make...Read more
from€111.86

Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge - Day Tour from Addis Ababa

clock 7 to 9 hours
  • With this 9 hours private guided day-tour from Addis Ababa, visit Debre Libanos Monastery (13th Century AD) and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Jemma River Gorge.

    Get indulged in the local culture of the Oromo people with a family visit, see the Ethiopian endemic mammal - Gelada Baboon, and visit the Portuguese Bridge (16th Century...Read more
from€198.57
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